Tag Archives: PTSD

Guest post by PTSDWifey June is PTSD awareness month and it is the goal of many organizations to increase awareness of PTSD while minimizing the stigma about this medical condition. Here are some PTSD facts that can help spread knowledge, assist in early detection, and encourage support for those who…

There are nearly 23 million veterans in the US today and many of them face different health issues as a result of their military service. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) issued a directive to make medical ID bracelets and pendants accessible to all veterans. Under this directive, veterans can claim…

At American Medical ID, we value the fact that our country is built thanks to the help of the selfless courage of those who serve in the armed forces. We want to do our best to make sure that U.S. veterans receive the tools they need to retain their…

In the United States, more than 43 million adults live with mental illness. That’s about one in every five. The percentages dramatically increase in certain social demographics such as the homeless and prisoners. May is designated as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the numerous conditions that fall under…

German researchers report in a new study that chronic and sustained stress throws your hormones haywire and revs up type 2 diabetes. An article by Sridhar Nadamuni on iTech Post reports: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prolonged stress response syndrome involving symptoms that develop in the wake of extremely stressful…

It is hard to explain to those who don’t know what it is like to be in pain or feel sick on the inside and look perfectly fine on the outside. Wearing a medical ID can help spread awareness of invisible illnesses like Crohn’s Disease, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Diabetes,…